Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Evidence-Based Practice in Speech Pathology

• Unit Code

  SPE1100

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Charn Ying NANG

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Description

This unit introduces students to the concept of evidence-based practice in the health sciences. An emphasis will be placed on the skills and knowledge required to locate and evaluate examples of evidence-based practice from the domains of human communication science and swallowing across the lifespan. Students will collect and analyse speech pathology data, and learn to be active observers. English language skills development is a feature of this unit.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in Y02

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Evaluate published speech pathology literature to improve understanding of treatment interventions.
2. Use published normative data and theoretical models of communication to analyse and interpret communicative function.
3. Communicate clinical observations accurately using appropriate speech pathology terminology.
4. Apply fundamental teamwork principles while working in diverse speech pathology teams.

Unit Content

1. Speech pathology scope of practice.
2. Evidence-based practice competencies.
3. Information literacy skills.
4. Assessment and analysis of communication ability.
5. Normative data and published theoretical models.
6. Case-based learning.
7. Team work.
8. Clinical observations.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The on-campus seminars are highly interactive and are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through the literature. Students participate in learning activities involving group discussion, case studies and laboratory tasks to consolidate their learning. Skills associated with teamwork and information literacy will be facilitated throughout the unit. Students will complete pre-practicum preparation requirements. Students will complete ePortfolios to document their reflective practices.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

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